Raymond Arthur Rivera, ret. 1st Sgt., USA

On Monday, March 25, 2013, Raymond "Ray" A. Rivera of Odenton, MD. Beloved husband of Bernardita " Dita " Ayhon Rivera. Loving father of Xandra A. Budd and her husband Billy, Melanio A. Rivera and his wife Tammy, Raymond A. Rivera, Jr. and his wife Lauren, Joselito A. Rivera and his wife Leann and Bernardita E.A. England and her husband Donald. Brother of Michael Paraway. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 2 nieces.

Family and friends are invited to gather at the Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Inc., 7250 Washington Boulevard, Elkridge, MD 21075 (exit 6 off Rt. 100) on Thursday from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm where Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 29, 2013 at 10:00 am. Interment Meadowridge Memorial Park.